Betting, Gaming & Lotteries Commission renews sponsorship of Emancipation Day race meeting
CAYMANAS Track Limited (CTL) is receiving sponsorship valued at $2 million from the Betting Gaming & Lotteries Commission (BG&LC) to host the 11th anniversary of the BG&LC Emancipation Day race meeting, it was announced at a press conference at Caymanas Park yesterday.
The August 1 raceday features seven trophy races with the feature event being the 11th running of the BG&LC Trophy (GR11), an Open Allowance event for three-year-old and upwards going over 1,100 metres (five-and-a-half furlongs) for a purse of $1 million inclusive of $500,000 from the sponsor).
The secondary feature is the Charles Randle Cup (to be run in honour of Hall-of-Famer and former general manager of the BG&LC and the Jamaica Racing Commission (JRC), Charles Randle, for native-bred three-year-old maidens going over 1,200 metres for a purse of $765,000 with $200,000 coming from the sponsor.
The day will also be highlighted by the annual staging of the Emancipation Day Trophy, a three-year-old and upwards claiming event ($600,000-$500,000) going over 1,300 metres (six-and-a-half furlongs) for a purse of $570,000. The BGL&C has committed $100,000 to the purse.
Jack Shirley from BG&LC gave his organisation’s commitment to the development of horse racing in the country.
“It is my pleasure to announce the 11th anniversary of the BG&LC Emancipation raceday as we continue our support to the ongoing development of horse racing in Jamaica. The team at the BG&LC has had much to celebrate along with CTL over the last two years as we help to boost the sport,” he said.
Shirley encouraged everyone to come out early as there will be an exciting day full of entertainment.
“We have a thrilling programme lined up for punters, special quests, staff, media and stakeholders, to enjoy a great day at the historic Caymanas Track and we are sure to excite all in attendance,” he said.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at CTL, Cedric Stewart, welcomed the sponsorship from BG&LC.
“We at CTL are particularly pleased to once again thank the commission for the work they have done over the years to support and develop our racing product in an effort to make it more viable to the wider audience,” the CEO said.
The day will also see the annual running of the gimmick race, where fans will have the opportunity to become an owner, trainer, jockey and horse in one and will vie for a purse of $70,000.
